HomeMy WebLinkAbout08848ORDINANCE NO. 8848
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8818 TO
EXTEND THE TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE
SUBMISSION, ACCEPTANCE, OR PROCESSING OF
APPLICATIONS AND THE LICENSING, PERMITTING,
ESTABLISHMENT, OR OPERATION OF RETAIL
MARIJUANA STORES WHICH SELL MARIJUANA OR
MARIJUANA PRODUCTS, INCLUDING THE USE OF LAND
FOR SUCH PURPOSE OR PURPOSES
WHEREAS, on May 28, 2013 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 8590 which
placed a temporary moratorium on the possible implementation of Amendment 64 in the
City and the acceptance of applications for City licenses from retail marijuana
businesses; and
WHEREAS, On April 14, 2014 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 8717 which
further extended the moratorium for retail marijuana stores; and
WHEREAS, On December 22, 2014 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 8818
which further extended the moratorium for retail marijuana stores; and
WHEREAS, good cause exists for the extension of the date of the moratorium for
Retail Marijuana Stores until April 27, 2015. NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
Ordinance No. 8818, adopted on December 22, 2014, shall be and hereby is
amended to provide that the termination date of the moratorium for Retail Marijuana
Stores is extended until April 27, 2015. In all other respects, Ordinance No. 8818 shall
remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 2.
The officers and staff of the City are directed and authorized to perform any and
all acts consistent with the intent of this Ordinance which are necessary to effectuate
the transactions described herein.
SECTION 3.
This Ordinance shall become effective upon passage and approval.
SECTION 4.
This Ordinance is deemed necessary for the protection of the health, welfare,
and safety of the City’s residents.
INTRODUCED: _ February 23, 2015
BY: Chris Nicoll
PASSED AND APPROVED: March 9, 2015
City Clerk’s Office Item # R-2
Background Paper for Proposed
Ordinance
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 23, 2015
TO: President Stephen G. Nawrocki and Members of City Council
CC: Sam Azad, City Manager
VIA: Gina Dutcher, City Clerk
FROM: Daniel C. Kogovsek, City Attorney
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8818 TO EXTEND THE
TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE SUBMISSION, ACCEPTANCE, OR
PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS AND THE LICENSING, PERMITTING,
ESTABLISHMENT, OR OPERATION OF RETAIL MARIJUANA STORES
WHICH SELL MARIJUANA OR MARIJUANA PRODUCTS, INCLUDING THE
USE OF LAND FOR SUCH PURPOSE OR PURPOSES
SUMMARY:
Attached is an Ordinance to extend the moratorium until April 27, 2015 for the acceptance of
applications for City licenses for retail marijuana stores.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
On May 28, 2013 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 8590 which placed a temporary
moratorium on the possible implementation of Amendment 64 in the City and the acceptance of
applications for City licenses from retail marijuana businesses.
On April 14, 2014 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 8717 which further extended the
moratorium for retail marijuana stores.
On December 22, 2014 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 8818 which further extended the
moratorium for retail marijuana stores.
BACKGROUND:
On May 28, 2013, Council adopted Ordinance No. 8590 which placed a temporary moratorium
on the possible implementation of Amendment 64 in the City and the acceptance of applications
for City licenses from retail marijuana businesses. On April 14, 2014 City Council adopted
Ordinance No. 8717 which further extended the moratorium for retail marijuana stores. On
December 22, 2014 City Council adopted Ordinance No. 8818 which further extended the
moratorium for retail marijuana stores.
This ordinance extends the date of the moratorium for retail marijuana stores until April 27,
2015.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not Applicable.
ALTERNATIVES:
Failure to enact this ordinance could result in the receipt of applications from retail marijuana
stores prior to necessary and appropriate changes to the City’s Municipal Code and land use
code.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Ordinance.
Attachments:
None